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"After the 2018 season is completed, we again will attempt to work out a long-term contract with Le'Veon in the hope that he will continue his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers."

Bell promised Steelers fans that 2018 would be his best season to date in a social media post, but it could also be his last according to his agent Adisa Bakari.

"His intention was to retire as a Steeler," Bakari said in a statement obtained by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. "But now that there's no deal, the practical reality is, this now likely will be Le'Veon's last season as a Steeler."

The prolific rushers has been among the league’s elite backs ever since entering the league, having piled up 5,336 yards and 35 touchdowns in five seasons, while also adding 2,660 and seven touchdowns through the air.

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and LA Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner will also play under the franchise tag after failing to agree on new contracts before the deadline.